The finest espresso from a coffee capsule

The finest espresso from a coffee capsule

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The finest espresso from a coffee capsule.

Back in 1989, Italian coffee producer Lavazza launched the first coffee capsules on the market. Consumers' initial skepticism about the new invention soon gave way to a veritable capsule boom. Being able to conjure up delicious espresso in such a simple way in the blink of an eye - that was just great. The new coffee system quickly established itself on the market and was constantly developed further. It culminated in the FAP coffee machine and the accompanying polypropylene capsules, which I can only recommend.

The first capsule machines from Lavazza.

The Inox 94 or the UNOPER (a brown monster with little charm) would probably not have won a design competition. However, Lavazza's first two capsule machines were already capable of making an excellent espresso. The machines were of such high quality that some of our customers are still unable to part with them today. "Why buy a new machine? The coffee from this machine is some of the best I've ever tasted!" This is one of the arguments we hear time and time again. Even back then, the coffee capsules were sealed in airtight bags (two capsules per bag) to preserve the aroma.

Lavazza Espresso Point for everyone.

The new coffee system was originally intended for the hospitality sector. Hotels, restaurants and cafés were to be able to serve their guests the finest espresso more quickly and easily. Soon, however, coffee lovers all over the world no longer wanted to do without FAP coffee machines and the practical FAP capsules with their different flavors at home and in the office. The system enjoyed great popularity and spread rapidly. Although Lavazza discontinued the production of Espresso Point coffee machines in mid-2018, spare parts for the most popular machines will certainly still be available until 2030. Fortunately, there are also independent manufacturers who continue to diligently produce coffee machines for the FAP system. Incidentally, Espressa will also soon have a coffee machine for the well-known FAP capsule system; this capsule machine will follow on from the Lavazza Matineè.

The decisive capsule difference.

According to Wikipedia, the Lavazza Espresso Point system was developed from the coffee capsules of the Swiss Eric Fabre (who also designed the capsules for Nestlé Nespresso). But what is the key difference between Espresso Point and comparable systems such as Nespresso, Delicio or Dolce Gusto? The secret lies in the material used, because not all capsules are the same. As the coffee capsules in the Espresso Point are made of hard, resistant polypropylene, FAP coffee machines can generate and maintain a constant pressure. This results in a completely different brewing process in which the fine coffee aromas are released particularly well.

Espresso for connoisseurs and enthusiasts.

Espresso lovers in particular will get their money's worth with Lavazza's sophisticated system. Depending on the type of capsule, the coffee has a different grind and filling quantity. The typical Crema e Aroma espresso capsule is finely ground and well-pressed, just like in a portafilter. The capsules provide sufficient space for the coffee powder to fully develop its aromas. To achieve complete enjoyment, you should never try to prepare anything other than espresso with espresso capsules - it would simply be a shame to lose the fine taste.
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